Year: <span>2024</span>

by Leslie Gadallah Published by Shadowpaw Press Review by Toby A. Welch   $24.95 ISBN 9781989398494 The Legend of Sarah was first published in 1988 under the title Lore Master. It has now been republished in this third edition by Shadowpaw Press Reprise based in Regina. Those who grab a copy of this book will be grateful that...

When Ken died in February 2021, we had an outpouring of messages from readers, with many telling us how much his columns meant to them. In light of that, we thought we would go back through our files and re-publish some of them. Ken would be flattered by the kind words readers expressed. We miss...

Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry has posted a fourth consecutive year of record agri-food exports, with shipments totaling $20.2 billion for 2023. The leading agri-food export commodities in 2023 were non-durum wheat, canola seed, canola oil, durum, lentils and canola meal. The top five international market destinations were the United States, China, Japan, Mexico and Algeria. “Strong...

The Saskatchewan Government’s decision to remove the federal carbon tax from home heating helped reduce Saskatchewan’s inflation rate to 1.9 per cent, down from 2.7 per cent in December, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released today by Statistics Canada. Statistics Canada specifically identifies the removal of the federal carbon tax on natural...

Soccer is loads of fun. And there are plenty of benefits of playing soccer when it comes to your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Whether it’s increased self-esteem, developed friendships, or improved mood, focus, and empathy, playing soccer can improve your life in many ways. And that’s besides the staggering array of life skills that...

A process that began months ago, drew closer to completion early this month with the advancement of Bill C-53, which now returns to the House of Commons for Third Reading. President of Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, Glen McCallum said seeing it read the first two times in the House of Commons and returned to the House by...

What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful degenerative joint condition that progressively worsens over time. It affects the entire joint, and most commonly occurs in our weight-bearing joints, such as hips, knees, and spine. Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for not being physically active as people age. About 15 per cent of Canadians...

The government of Saskatchewan needs to present a balanced budget in 2024. No excuses. No exceptions. Balanced or bust. The government projected a $1 billion surplus for 2023-24. After the latest fiscal update, that projection now sits at a $250 million deficit. The government originally planned to decrease the debt by about $400 million to...

One-pan dishes to make hosting simple (FAMILY FEATURES) Even if Easter hosting duties fell on your plate this year and added one more thing to your holiday to-do list, that doesn’t mean it has to be difficult. After all, Easter is a time meant for fun and fellowship with the food just one part of...

Resveratrol is a type of natural phenol, a substance produced by some plants in response to injury or when the plant is under attack, stress, ultraviolet irradiation or inflammation, bacteria and fungus attack. It is a plant compound that is one of the best antioxidants. In food, we can find sources of Resveratrol in the...